Specwall is pleased to announce that we have passed our second audits for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification and have received the official confirmation.
These certifications show that our quality and environmental management systems are tested and guaranteed to be of the highest quality – meaning that you can rest assured that you are buying a reliable, trustworthy product when you choose Specwall.
In this article we will explain more about what ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 mean, and what benefits they bring to you.
What does ISO 9001 mean?
ISO 9001 is an international standard that asks certain requirements of a company’s quality management system. It is one of a family of standards that is published by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and seeing the ISO 9001 stamp on a product can give you confidence that it will:
- Meet your needs and expectations consistently and to a guaranteed quality
- Comply with all applicable regulations
The standard is based on seven quality management principles which feed into the certification. These are:
- QMP 1 – Customer focus
- QMP 2 – Leadership
- QMP 3 – Engagement of people
- QMP 4 – Process approach
- QMP 5 – Improvement
- QMP 6 – Evidence-based decision making
- QMP 7 – Relationship management
What are the benefits of using an ISO 9001 certified supplier?
If a supplier has achieved ISO 9001 certification you can be assured that their supply chain, process and operational systems have been designed and put in place to work as efficiently as possible.
By offering verified organisational practices, a company will provide superior customer service, effective process management, fewer quality-related risks, a stable flow of goods and services, and much more.
In addition, ISO 9001-certified companies have also demonstrated an ability to challenge and review existing processes to improve them, as well as innovating to create new ones. For the customer, this is a good indication that you are likely to receive the highest quality of service which is reliable at every stage of the supply process.
What does ISO 14001 mean?
ISO 14001 is an international standard which sets out how companies can implement an environmental management system which allows them to improve their environmental performance through the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste.
The environmental management system in place at Specwall helps us to identify environmental issues in a holistic manner. We can then manage, monitor and control them.
ISO 14001 certification requires that we consider all environmental aspects relevant to our operation and wider business practices. This includes air pollution, water usage, waste management, climate change mitigation and adaptation.
What’s more, in line with all ISO certification, it requires the Specwall team to continually improve our systems and search out innovations and enhance our best practices where practical to do so.
What are the benefits of using an ISO 14001 certified supplier?
ISO 14001 integrates better environmental management into all levels of the business’s systems, ensuring that the product you buy is more sustainable in all ways.
You can also be assured that a company which has achieved ISO 14001 has these attitudes embedded at all levels of the organisation and takes an active role in sustainability leadership. These companies will also innovate to make sure that their products meet current and future environmental and sustainability legislation – like Specwall did with the research and development of the A1 fire rated panel – giving you confidence that you are specifying the best products.
The whole Specwall team is delighted to have received these certifications. It is a reflection of our constant hard work to provide the best service and product that we can, and to manage our environmental impact continuously – something that is close to the heart of everyone at the company.
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